With capture of Maduro, Trump claims successful operation as he treads into uncharted territory

Synopsis United States forces have captured Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro. President Donald Trump hailed the operation as a success. The move removes a leader criticized as a dictator and drug trafficker. However, questions remain about who will lead Venezuela next. The country faces economic hardship. International allies expressed concern about the intervention. Russia condemned the action. With the capture of Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro, President Donald Trump and his allies are calling the audacious military operation a major success as the U.S. leader once again demonstrated a willingness to use U.S. forces for risky missions that come with a potential big payoff….